CVE-2026-58596
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Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Microsoft Edge

Publication date: 2026-07-12

Last updated on: 2026-07-12

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Published
2026-07-12
Last Modified
2026-07-12
Generated
2026-07-12
AI Q&A
2026-07-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-58596
EUVD
EUVD-2026-43239

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microsoft edge *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-822 The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate their privileges over a network.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges remotely, which means they could perform actions with higher permissions than intended, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your system.

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